The Hornady 0.224 V-MAX bullet with 53 grains, identified by SKU 22265, is renowned for its impressive accuracy and explosive expansion, making it a top choice among varmint hunters and target shooters. Designed with a sleek, pointed polymer tip and a streamlined boat-tail profile, this bullet delivers a high ballistic coefficient, ensuring flat trajectories and excellent wind resistance. The thin jacket and swaged lead core work together to provide rapid fragmentation upon impact, maximizing energy transfer and minimizing the chance of over-penetration. It is important to note that this V-MAX bullet is not lead free, as it contains a traditional lead core. Best suited for small game and varmint species such as prairie dogs, groundhogs, and coyotes, the Hornady 53 gr V-MAX offers reliable, devastating performance out of popular .22 caliber rifles, combining precision and terminal effect in every shot.